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You're not the only one feeling merry and bright this holiday season - so are the criminals! This time of year provides them with plenty of opportunities for Scrooge-worthy scams. Here's how to ensure all they'll get is coal in their stocking Happy hacker days Yes, ‘tis the season to be jolly, but it is also the season to be careful. In today’s world of e-commerce, social media and ubiquitous mobile devices, the holidays have also come to be known as “hacker season,” in large measure because so much business is being done, and the busier people get, the more careless they get. You don’t have to be a victim, however. Brian Shipman, CIO of Heritage Auctions; Scott M. Angelo, CIO at K&L Gates, LLP; and Dave Frymier, CISO at Unisys, offer some friendly reminders to help organizations protect their networks and help their employees protect both themselves and the organization. Don’t let your gift give away the company jewels Resist the temptation to use th...